Manure that's good for Lake Champlain

Manure turned into potting soil, other products

Tim Camisa and Mike Rooney are co-owners of the innovative business Vermont Organics Reclamation (VOR) which is providing a revenue stream for farmers by buying manure and turning it into organic products.

Camisa's patented process to recycle manure into potting soils and other products came to life ten years ago after an experience with blue-green algae. While visiting a camp on the lake they were unable to go swimming because of the toxic algae. This inspired Camisa to begin researching the problems with phosphorus loading in the Lake.

Ten years later, he has a one-of-a kind manure recycling system and a business that is good for the local and global environment. Conservation Correspondent Bridget Butler visited VOR at it's barn and nursery in St. Albans to learn more.